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Safety Alert November 2007 |
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The FireRescue1 Safety Alert, sponsored by Globe and DuPont, is a collection of the most recent safety content on FireRescue1, including current news, expert columns, valuable resources and safety tips aimed at promoting safe fire operations and reducing the number of fireground calamities. |  |
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| The Butcher's Bill | |
| Working Your Way Through Information Overload | |
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By Tom LaBelle, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by Globe and DuPont |
We all know the incident commander who just gets it. The IC whose steely eyed stare just lets you know that he sees the whole incident and that he's five steps ahead of it. It is how we all hope we are, or will be, when it comes to handling the "big ones" that cross our paths. Full Column |
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| PPE Update | |
| Rules and Regulations: Turnout Maintenance Guidelines from the NFPA | |
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By Jeffrey O. Stull, FireRescue1 Columnist — Sponsored by Globe and DuPont |
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NFPA 1851 for the selection, care, and maintenance of structural fire fighting protective clothing went through a large revision and was just adopted this past June. Many fire departments are still learning about the new requirements covered in this standard, which contains a number of significant revisions that have far-reaching impacts on the fire service. Full Column |
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| S.O. Sidelines | |
| Safety Support for Firefighters | |
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By Richard C. Maddox Vice Chairman, Fire Department Safety Officers Association |
| I have always been the glass is half empty type guy, which I believe serves me well as a fire department safety officer. It is our job to look at every situation and figure out what is the worst possible thing that could go wrong — and the actual possibility of that happening.
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Announcing the new 2007 CONVERTIBLE™ that lets you configure your gear and level of protection. Designed to meet the new NFPA 1951, 2007 Edition, CONVERTIBLE comes in two models: Rescue and Recovery converting to Utility with a removable CROSSTECH® fabric liner providing performance unmatched by any other waterproof, breathable barrier and soon CBRN converting to Utility with deployable features for added chemical and biological protection. | |
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For 40 years, DuPont has been committed to helping protect firefighters and other first responders with science-based innovations such as Nomex® and Kevlar®, providing proven protection, durability and comfort from the inside out. 70% of your turnout's thermal protection comes from the inner components of Nomex® and Kevlar®. Our commitment continues with the new technologies found in DuPont™ Tychem® ThermoPro — a chemical and flame-resistant, multi-threat garment, and our work related to breathable chem./bio membranes. | |
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| Cold weather basics | |
| By FireRescue1 Staff | |
| During cold, wet winter weather, it's obviously important to stay as dry and warm as possible. Remember that the outer shell of protective clothing absorbs water and can freeze, while protective hoods absorb moisture including body perspiration ... Full Tip |
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